KKR win toss, opt to bowl first Sunrisers Hyderabad

Mar 24, 2019, at 04:05 pm

Kolkata, Mar 24 (IBNS): Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and opted to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their opening match of the Indian Premier league here on Sunday.

I am extremely proud of all of you, Chhetri tells women's team

Mar 24, 2019, at 03:05 pm

New Delhi, Mar 24 (IBNS): All India Football Federation General Secretary Kushal Das congratulated the Indian Senior Women’s National Team in a meet and greet session at the Capital on Saturday evening (March 23, 2019) after the Indian women beat Nepal 3-1 in the final to retain the SAFF Championship for the 5thconsecutive time. 

IPL 2019: CSK beat RCB by 7 wickets in opening match

Mar 23, 2019, at 11:12 pm

Chennai, Mar 23 (IBNS): Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) began their campaign in the 12th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) on a winning note as they defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by seven wickets at MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday.

IPL 2019: RCB collapse in front of CSK bowlers, get bowled out for 70

Mar 23, 2019, at 09:33 pm

Chennai, Mar 23 (IBNS): In a disastrous beginning to the 12th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowled out Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for just 70 runs at MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday.

IPL opening ceremony funds donated to CRPF, Armed Forces

Mar 23, 2019, at 05:22 pm

New Delhi, Mar 23 (IBNS): Every year the IPL takes off with a star studded opening ceremony with a lot of glitz and glamour making it a grand affair. This year though, is different.

India U-23 colts up for 'do-or-die' challenge against Tajikistan

Mar 23, 2019, at 05:03 pm

Tashkent, Mar 23 (IBNS): Having shrugged off the first-match loss against defending champions Uzbekistan, the India U23 colts gear up for the "do-or-die" fixture against Tajikistan tomorrow (March 24, 2019).

Lasith Malinga to retire from international cricket after T20 WC next year

Mar 23, 2019, at 04:56 pm

Centurion (South Africa), Mar 23 (UNI) Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga has announced his decision to retire from international cricket after next year's Twenty20 World Cup.

Azlan Shah Cup 2019: India defeat Japan 2-0 in opener

Mar 23, 2019, at 04:49 pm

Ipoh, Mar 23 (UNI ) Starting the campaign on a high note, Indian Hockey Team on Saturday emerged victorious in the opening match of the 28th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2019, restricting Asian Games gold medallist Japan to a 2-0 scoreline in Malaysia.

Rishabh Pant says he is scared of captain Virat Kohli's fury

Mar 23, 2019, at 04:01 pm

New Delhi, Mar 23 (UNI) India wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant who is prominent in sassy and flamboyant batting styles has said that the only thing he is scared of is skipper Virat Kohli's anger.

IPL 12: MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli face-off today in opener match

Mar 23, 2019, at 11:04 am

Chennai, Mar 23 (IBNS): A major face-off between former and current Indian cricket captains, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli, is expected in the first match of the 12th season of Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Saturday.

Bachendri Pal dedicates her Padma Bhushan award to parents, Tata Steel, Indian Govt and IMF

Mar 23, 2019, at 08:39 am

Kolkata, Mar 23 (IBNS): The first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest, Bachendri Pal, on Friday dedicated the ‘Padma Bhushan' award, she received from President Ram Nath Kovind recently, to her parents, her present employer Tata Steel, the Indian government and the Indian Mountaineering Foundation.

Pakistan bans broadcast of IPL 2019 matches

Mar 22, 2019, at 08:58 pm

New Delhi, Mar 22 (UNI): Pakistan minister of information and broadcasting Fawad Ahmed Chaudhry has confirmed that Pakistan will not broadcast matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) that starts on Saturday.

Indian women clinch fifth straight SAFF title

Mar 22, 2019, at 05:47 pm

Biratnagar, Mar 22 (IBNS): India continued its dominance at the SAFF Women's Championship with the team lifting its fifth straight title on Friday (March 22, 2019) in Biratnagar, Nepal with a 3-1 win over the hosts in the final.

Di Maria ruled out of Argentina friendlies

Mar 21, 2019, at 11:48 am

Buenos Aires, Mar 21 (Xinhua/UNI) Paris Saint-Germain forward Angel di Maria has been cut from Argentina's squad for friendlies against Venezuela and Morocco because of a quadriceps injury, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said on Wednesday.

SAFF: India defeat Bangladesh 4-0

Mar 20, 2019, at 06:25 pm

Biratnagar, Mar 20 (IBNS):  The Indian women's team secured their berth in the final of the SAFF Women's Championship for the fifth time in a row with a clinical 4-0 win over Bangladesh on Wednesday (March 20, 2019) at the Sahid Rangashala Stadium in Biratnagar, Nepal. Dalima Chhibber opened the scoring for India, which was followed by a brace from Indumathi Kathiresan and an injury-time strike by Manisha, as the defending champions took their tally to 15 unopposed goals in three matches.

Career stopped after last World Cup: Gabriel Jesus

Mar 20, 2019, at 12:57 pm

Rio De Janerio, Mar 20 (Xinhua): Brazil and Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus has admitted that his career "stopped" following last summer's World Cup, but says he is growing in confidence and ready to recapture his best form.

Virat Kohli maintains top spot in ICC Test rankings, Pujara third

Mar 19, 2019, at 10:00 pm

Dubai, Mar 19 (UNI): India cricket captain Virat Kohli retained his top spot and teammate Chesteshwar Pujara also managed to hold on to his third position in the latest ICC Test player rankings.

MS Dhoni helps Virat Kohli to take relevant decisions: Anil Kumble

Mar 19, 2019, at 05:50 pm

New Delhi, Mar 19 (UNI) Former Indian captain Anil Kumble has said that MS Dhoni's presence in the team has helped skipper Virat Kohli to take relevant decisions on the field.

Cricket fever builds as Emirates reveals ICC Cricket World Cup livery

Mar 19, 2019, at 05:32 pm

Dubai, Mar 19 (IBNS): ICC Global Partner Emirates today revealed its ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 themed Emirates A380 livery in the build up to one of the world’s most anticipated sporting events this year.

Max Life Insurance announces a partnership with Royal Challengers Bangalore

Mar 19, 2019, at 04:43 pm

Kolkata / Bengaluru, MAr 19 (IBNS): Max Life Insurance on Tuesday announced its partnership with Royal Challengers Bangalore for the upcoming T20 season.

Rahmat advances 88 places after scripting Afghanistan's maiden Test win

Mar 19, 2019, at 04:34 pm

Dehradun/Dubai, Mar 19 (IBNS): Afghanistan batsman Rahmat Shah has made quick progress in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after starring in his side’s seven-wicket victory over Ireland in the one-off Test played in the northern Indian city of Dehradun. 

Pakistan PM Imran Khan congratulates Afghanistan over Test match victory against Ireland

Mar 19, 2019, at 04:30 pm

Islamabad, Mar 19 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday congratulated Afghanistan cricket team for registering their first Test victory.

Focused Team India gears up for Bangladesh challenge

Mar 19, 2019, at 04:15 pm

Biratnagar, Mar 19 (IBNS): The Indian women's team is all set to face Bangladesh in the semifinal of the SAFF Women's Championship 2019 on Wednesday (March 20, 2019) at the Sahid Rangashala Stadium in Biratnagar, Nepal. 

Prajnesh wins, Ramkumar loses in first round qualifying in Miami Open

Mar 19, 2019, at 11:06 am

Chandigarh, Mar 19 (UNI): Winning a total of 64 points out of 116, 12th seeded Indian Prajnesh Gunneswaran of India took 74 minutes to dispose of the challenge of Adrian Menendez-Macerias of Spain in straight sets 6-2, 6-4 in the qualifying singles first round match in the $8,359,455 ATP Challenger 1000 Miami Open Tennis Tournament here.

Quinton De Kock advances to fourth in ODI rankings

Mar 17, 2019, at 11:20 pm

Dubai, Mar 17 (IBNS): South Africa opener Quinton de Kock has grabbed fourth position among batsmen in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings after playing a huge part in his team’s 5-0 victory over Sri Lanka in a home series that ended in Cape Town on Saturday. 

Bengaluru FC are new ISL champions

Mar 17, 2019, at 11:15 pm

Mumbai, Mar 17 (IBNS): A vociferous crowd stood witness as Bengaluru FC defeated FC Goa 1-0 after 120 minutes of intense football to be crowned the 2018-19 Hero Indian Super League champions at the Mumbai Football Arena here on Sunday.

Sandeep Warrier and KC Cariappa added to KKR squad

Mar 17, 2019, at 03:33 pm

Kolkata, Mar 17 (IBNS): Kolkata Knight Riders have picked Sandeep Warrier and KC Cariappa as replacements for the injured pace-duo Kamlesh Nagarkoti and Shivam Mavi ahead of the VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019. 

Horror haunted Bangladesh cricket players fly home from New Zealand

Mar 17, 2019, at 09:21 am

Dhaka, Mar 17 (Xinhua/IBNS) Players and staff of a Bangladesh cricket team which narrowly escaped terror attacks on two New Zealand mosques have returned to Dhaka.

Virat Kohli posts special video as 80 days are left for World Cup

Mar 16, 2019, at 10:03 pm

New Delhi, Mar 16 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday set the tone for the World Cup as he posted a video online where he showed 80 more days are left for the massive cricket event.

Swiss Open: Sai Praneeth advances to semisfinals

Mar 16, 2019, at 08:12 pm

Basel, Mar 16 (UNI) India's shuttler B Sai Praneeth advanced to the semifinals but Ashwini Ponnappa and Sikki Reddy journey came to an end as they lost in the women's double quarterfinal of the Swiss Open.